The Beggining of the Church, Acts 2:38-47

Beginning of the Church
Acts 2:38-47
Events of Acts 2
Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem
Holy Spirit fell - spoke other tongues
What does this mean? - Prophecy of Joel
Peter proclaims - “Jesus of Nazareth”
Approved of God
Put to death
Raised up by God


Characteristics of
Early Christians
To Become a Disciple.. Vs 41
Gladly received the word
Baptized (3000 added)
To Continue as Disciples.. Vs 42
Apostles’ doctrine..
Fellowship (“in common”) 44
Worship (breaking of bread, prayers)
Evangelism 47
Christlike character 47


Beginning of the Church
Acts 2:38-47